Depression Support Groups in Silver Spring, MD
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Grief and Loss
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"Grief is experienced in so many ways - physical, emotional, and spiritual. One needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief. Being with grieving people can reaffirm that one is not going crazy. ..."
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Silver Spring, MD 20904 Waitlist for new clients
Teens & Adolescent Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"5 week psychoeducation group teaching social and interpersonal skills. "
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Organizations and groups can become certified in mental health first aid. Practice provides trainings to individuals and groups. "
Teens of Color Healing Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"This group will meet biweekly on Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 8 pm EST starting on March 15th. Do you have an adolescent who may be having some difficulty since COVID-19? When the pandemic hit many of our teens suffered isolation, ..."
Adult Interpersonal Group - online for now
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified
Verified
"This mixed gender psychotherapy group meets weekly - it used to be in Bethesda but is now online (we will likely do some hybrid of in-person in Silver Spring and online in the future). Groups sessions are facilitated in a ..."
Everyday Mindfulness for Anxiety and Depression
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified
Verified
"Focused on the practice of mindfulness, with the goal of fostering inner harmony, contentment, and acceptance among its members. By training one's attention on the present moment through methods including meditation, cultivating an awareness of one's body and mind connection, ..."
Thursday Group: online only (no current openings)
Psychologist, PhD, CGP
Verified
Verified
"Dr Frank has an online group for adults that meets (and will always meet) on Zoom, and is open to people in any of the 28 PsyPact states. This group is suitable for men and women who want to address ..."
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Waitlist for new clients
Grief and Loss
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"Grief is experienced in so many ways - physical, emotional, and spiritual. One needs a place to recognize that these reactions are part of the journey of grief. Being with grieving people can reaffirm that one is not going crazy. ..."
Group meets in:
Silver Spring, MD 20904 Waitlist for new clients
Teens & Adolescent Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"5 week psychoeducation group teaching social and interpersonal skills. "
Mental Health First Aid Certification
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, MBA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
"Organizations and groups can become certified in mental health first aid. Practice provides trainings to individuals and groups. "
Teens of Color Healing Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
"This group will meet biweekly on Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 8 pm EST starting on March 15th. Do you have an adolescent who may be having some difficulty since COVID-19? When the pandemic hit many of our teens suffered isolation, ..."
Aging and Wellness Group
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"The Aging and Wellness Group is an ongoing co-ed therapy group specifically for older adults who are adjusting to life transitions in the phase of life following retirement. Themes include identity issues, meaning & purpose, changes in social network and ..."
Psychotherapy Group for Depression and Anxiety
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"This 14-week Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group is for adults (18+) who are feeling
depressed
and/or anxious. This confidential group will teach you how to recognize and modify your negative and anxiety-provoking thought patterns that affect your feelings and behaviors so ..."
Psychotherapy Group for Depression and Anxiety
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"This 14-week Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group is for adults (18+) who are feeling
depressed
and/or anxious. This confidential group will teach you how to recognize and modify your negative and anxiety-provoking thought patterns that affect your feelings and behaviors so ..."
Group for Young Adult Women
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"This group meets virtually on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 pm. We discuss a wide range of topics including self-esteem, social anxiety,
depression
, stress, and body image. How to have healthier relationships, increase independence, and live happier lives are all part of ..."
Adult and Young Adult DBT Skills Groups
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified
Verified
"Currently virtual. You will learn distress tolerance, mindfulness, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Mondays 7 to 830pm adult group with Ethan Ulanow, LCSW-C. Wednesdays 630 to 8pm young adult group with Drew Rosenzweig, LCSW-C. Thursdays 4 to 5:30pm adult ..."
Group for High School Girls
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
"I run two in person groups for high school girls; Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00 pm and Wednesdays from 4:25-5:25 pm. The group members are hard-working, determined, lively, and hopeful. With time, they become connected and invested in helping each other grow. ..."
Psychotherapy Group for Depression and Anxiety
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"This 14-week Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group is for adults (18+) who are feeling
depressed
and/or anxious. This confidential group will teach you how to recognize and modify your negative and anxiety-provoking thought patterns that affect your feelings and behaviors so ..."
Washington Nutrition and Counseling Group
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
"www.washingtonnutritionan dcounseling.com "
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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
Silver Spring Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in Silver Spring is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Silver Spring are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Group therapy in Silver Spring is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in Silver Spring are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.